Career Insights

Our collection of job search advice and career development content is curated by local and national experts to help you land the job of your dreams. Whether you're looking for a temporary job to bridge a career gap, or a direct hire permanent role, our job advice—gathered from expert recruiters at our local staffing agencies—will set you on the right path to a fulfilling career.

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    Meet Your AI Coach

    How to Use Ai to Practice Interviews

    Learn how AI interview prep tools, custom prompts, and mock practice sessions build real interview confidence.
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    Find Those Hidden Jobs

    Find Unadvertised Jobs with AI

    Learn how to find unadvertised jobs by pairing AI for job search with real human connection.
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    Real Tips from Spherion

    What Recruiters Actually Look For

    What recruiters look for in a resume—from green flags that get you hired to red flags to avoid.

Employer Insights

Staying competitive as a top employer takes more than good intentions—it requires informed action. Our curated collection of workforce insights, hiring trends, and salary info is designed to help you attract, retain, and engage top talent in a rapidly evolving job market. Whether you're looking to fine-tune your recruitment strategy or stay ahead of shifting employee expectations, these resources offer the practical knowledge and fresh ideas you need to lead with confidence and perform at your best.

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    Skill-Based Hiring

    Solving Blue-Collar Talent Shortages Through Skills-Based Matching

    Facing a blue-collar labor shortage? Learn how skills-based hiring helps employers fill hands-on roles faster with proven, practical talent strategies.
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    Beat the Noise

    Top 7 Staffing Trends Reshaping Competition in 2026

    To win against local and national staffing competition, businesses need an agile approach.
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    Reduce the Risk

    The Real Cost of a Bad Hire

    Break down the true cost of a bad hire and discover how smarter hiring practices can protect your business.

Monthly Jobs Reports

Stay informed about the state of the US labor market. Spherion's monthly jobs reports capture the pulse of the U.S. labor market with unique analyses of current trends and future impacts that affect your business.

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    Get Updated

    July 2026: Jobs Growth Slips

    The July report of the current employment situation startled many, who expected far better news than what it delivered. Nothing changed drastically from one month to another, but most shifts were in the wrong direction. Despite a loosely traditional summer slump in hiring activity, many economists had still predicted a healthy jump in hires for July. Without that boost, it was harder to reconcile the fact that multiple other key metrics registered historic lows.
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    Get the Update

    June 2026: Jobs Growth Moderates

    The highest gains in June were recorded in professional and business services, social assistance, and health care.
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    Jobs Growth Surges

    May 2026: Jobs Growth Surges

    Jobs Growth Continues to Surge
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    Read More

    April 2026: Growth Remains Solid

    Following strong growth in March, April recorded another month of solid activity with the addition of 115,000 new jobs.

Franchising Insights

Starting or growing your own staffing agency franchise is an exciting journey—one that comes with big opportunities and important decisions. At Spherion, our expert team is here to guide you every step of the staffing franchise opportunity. We offer a wealth of resources about buying a franchise, developing a smart franchising business plan, and mastering the ins and outs of daily operations, training, and marketing.

Whether you're just exploring the idea of entrepreneurship or ready to convert your current business, our insights help you make the most of your franchise investment. Browse the articles below to discover helpful tips, proven strategies, and real-life inspiration for owning and operating a successful franchise business.

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    How does it work?

    A Guide to Buying a Franchise

    Learn the basic process for buying a franchise.

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    From Cotillions to Staffing

    Q&A with Spherion Franchisee Kathleen Geneva

    "Spherion empowers me to be an expert in my market while providing the robust operational guardrails I need to grow," Kathleen says. Learn how this ambitious franchisee climbed the corporate ladder from sales to business owner.
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    How do staffing agencies profit?

    Staffing Agency Financials: Revenue, Margins, and Franchise Factors

    Staffing agency financials include revenue, margins, payroll, expenses, and profit drivers. What else shapes franchise profitability?

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